Project Engineer Jobs

Explore Project Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where you can find vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more. Project Engineers help turn plans into completed work by coordinating technical teams, schedules, budgets, resources, and project requirements. Browse openings across industries and discover roles that match your experience and career goals.

What Does a Project Engineer Do?

Project Engineers support projects from early planning through execution and closeout. Responsibilities vary by employer and industry, but may include developing schedules, tracking costs, coordinating contractors and suppliers, reviewing technical documents, monitoring quality and safety, identifying risks, and communicating progress to stakeholders. They often connect engineering, operations, construction, and project management teams.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience, strong organization and communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Familiarity with project management methods, scheduling and budgeting tools, technical documentation, and industry standards can be valuable. Requirements may differ depending on the sector, project scope, and level of responsibility.

Project Engineer Career Opportunities

Project Engineers work in areas such as construction, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, technology, and engineering services. With experience, professionals may advance to senior project engineering, project management, program management, or engineering leadership roles. Explore Ladders listings to find opportunities suited to your expertise and compensation expectations.

Find Project Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to search vetted Project Engineer jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and identify positions where your technical background and project delivery experience can make an impact.

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$197K - $296K *

Empower project success by leading diverse teams, managing budgets, and ensuring timely delivery of rail and transit projects while fostering innovation and collaboration across all levels...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a leader in engineering, guiding complex electrical projects while mentoring emerging talent and driving innovative solutions within commercial, industrial, and renewable ener...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing geotechnical and geostructural projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality engineering solutions while fostering client rela...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading geotechnical projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring timely delivery of engineering solutions while fostering client relationships and promoting safety standards...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$112K - $140K *

Take ownership of project coordination and risk management for data center initiatives. Drive stakeholder engagement and mentor teams to enhance processes, ensuring timely decision-making on large-sca...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing and executing telecommunications engineering projects, ensuring quality design and analysis. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver effective solutions while...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Transform civil engineering projects by leading design initiatives from concept to execution. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions that enhance infrastructure and community...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Drive project coordination and ensure design compliance with engineering standards, overseeing deliverables, managing team interactions, and supervising project execution in the Power Market Sector...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovative electrical design for diverse building projects. Collaborate with experts, engage in impactful work, and contribute to the growth of a dynamic engineering pr...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing infrastructure through innovative bridge design. You'll provide technical support for various projects, ensuring safety and efficiency in the construction of...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $145K *

Shape the future of integrated air platforms by architecting innovative electrical systems. Collaborate across disciplines to design, implement, and test efficient solutions in a dynamic environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $195K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming construction projects through innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure successful execution of infrastructure init...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $166K *

Lead field construction efforts on impactful energy projects, ensuring safety and compliance. Collaborate with diverse teams to manage civil and electrical scopes, driving quality and efficiency in ut...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $166K *

Lead the charge in field construction management for energy projects, ensuring safety and efficiency. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver high-quality results in civil and electrical scopes, whi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$114K - $135K *

Shape the future of energy by managing complex field construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders while mentoring teams to deliver impac...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$102K - $182K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative electrical designs for diverse energy projects, ensuring compliance and quality across utility, industrial, and commercial sectors while mentoring junior engin...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$102K - $182K *

Shape the future of energy by leading electrical design for innovative projects. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality solutions in electrification and decarbonization, ensuring compliance an...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential as an On-Site Technical Project Engineer, bridging client teams and managing FSM data for autonomous vehicles, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and effective communication through p...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Champion the technical delivery of an FSM data program, acting as the on-site liaison between client teams and a distributed authoring group, ensuring precision and quality in procedure validation thr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$127K - $149K *

Advance compliance excellence by overseeing regulatory adherence across multiple LNG plants, conducting audits, training personnel, and implementing safety standards to ensure operational integrity an...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Engineer and manage capital improvement projects from scoping to handover, ensuring adherence to cost and schedule. Collaborate with teams to define project scope, oversee design and procurement, and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Transform industrial construction projects by ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to meet strategic objectives while managing scope, budget, and schedule in a refinery set...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $145K *

Lead the charge in engineering and project management for manufacturing operations while overseeing projects from scope development to implementation, ensuring operational excellence and compliance wi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $145K *

Advance your career by providing engineering and project management services to elevate manufacturing operations. Manage key projects, lead technical initiatives, and drive efficiency while ensuring p...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$134K - $201K *

Champion the design and delivery of complex electrical systems for energy and infrastructure projects, leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance, efficiency, and innovation while mentoring...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Project Engineer do?question toggle

    A Project Engineer coordinates technical and operational work to help deliver projects. Duties may include supporting plans and schedules, tracking budgets, working with contractors and suppliers, monitoring quality and safety, managing documentation, and communicating with stakeholders.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Project Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer and industry. Many roles call for an engineering degree or equivalent experience, project coordination skills, clear communication, and familiarity with relevant technical standards and project tools.

  • Where do Project Engineers work?question toggle

    Project Engineers work across industries such as construction, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, technology, and engineering services.

  • What career paths are available to Project Engineers?question toggle

    With additional experience, Project Engineers may move into senior project engineering, project management, program management, or engineering leadership roles.

  • How can I find Project Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted professional Project Engineer opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, and compare listings based on their responsibilities, qualifications, and industry.